American Airlines SAN CLT AA1612
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → CLT
AA1612 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:43
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
12h 35m
Duration
1,801 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SAN → CLT
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
TYS UA /OV TYS130006/TM 2055/FL060/TP S22T/TA M08/IC LT RIME 056 THROUGH 060
3m ago
Moderate
JWG UA /OV JWG/TM 2053/FL310/TP B739/TB MOD/RM ZFW49
5m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV CLT229021/TM 2045/FL120/TP A321/TA M05/IC LITE RIME DURD/RM 140 -120 DURD
13m ago
Moderate
ATL UA /OV ATL045050/TM 2045/FL150/TP B737/TB MOD/RM 150-130
13m ago
Moderate
MEM UA /OV MEM315005/TM 2044/FL320/TP B739/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZME
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 81 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Moderate
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Moderate
11:08-11:37
Light
11:37-12:05
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G18 (310°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
11 kt G33 (290°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.